The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 EAT6 (14 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 23,600

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 4.9 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
71
80.4
67.8 in
Width
71 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.53 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
9C
Generation
L
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
128 hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
52 mpg
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
364 mi
Range
732 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
732 mi
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
85.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 STOP&START
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft